20 May 2013 Last updated at 22:38 ET

Murder prompts police inquiry call Maria Stubbings

The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.

Colchester High StreetTown 15mph speed limit proposed

A 15mph speed limit in Colchester's high street is suggested by an Essex business group.

Liam Skinner (l) and Billy Millar (r)Golfers cleared in imprisonment case

Two men from Essex are found not guilty of imprisoning a woman in their Hertfordshire hotel room.

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Deborah McGurran, Political editor, East of England Article written by Deborah McGurran Deborah McGurran Political editor, East of England

Europe: Tory unity under scrutiny

13:11 UK time, Thursday, 16 May 2013

Are the Conservatives divided over Europe or united in pursuing the same goal?

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